Join us for a unique movie experience when we screen 'The Internet's Own Boy' - the Story of Aaron Swartz.
After the movie, you're welcome to stick around for a drink and share your thoughts on the film.
🎞️ This movie is selected and screened by Sandy.
🎞️ About the Movie:
A documentary that chronicles the life of Aaron Swartz, a remarkable programmer, writer, and activist who played a pivotal role in shaping the internet and digital culture. It explores his early brilliance, his groundbreaking contributions to technology, and his relentless advocacy for open access to information. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal accounts, the film examines his efforts to challenge powerful institutions, the ethical and legal battles he faced, and the wider social and political questions his story raises about the balance between technology, transparency, and the public’s right to knowledge. It’s a portrait of a visionary whose ideals continue to spark conversation about freedom, innovation, and the digital world.
Directed by: Brian Knappenberger
Duration: 1h 45m
The event is FREE!
📽️ About the Peepshop:
The Peepshop is 1000fryd's small art-house cinema located next to the café. We screen a mix of documentaries, B-movies, and more - all curated by the movie group. Wanna get involved? Join us for a screening and ask us how!